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Tag: Diversity

January 23, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor

YA Publication as an Immigrant: A Conversation with Sofía Lapuente & Jarrod Shusterman

I believe there is an important place for serious dramas but why does culture and immigration always come with tears and seriousness? Often, we are the fiesta!

June 3, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

WE NEED MORE HEROES OF COLOR IN MIDDLE GRADE FANTASIES: A SOUTH ASIAN PERSPECTIVE, a guest post by Payal Doshi

When there are so many of us, why do I rarely find South Asian kids on the cover of books especially those who are magic-wielding, realm-saving main characters?

June 17, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS

What if paying library staff and teachers to read IS part of the anti-racist work we could, and should, be doing?

While libraries are talking about doing anti-racist work, maybe we should talk about why we should be paying our staff to read.

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Questions, a guest post by Supriya Kelkar

June 9, 2020 by Amanda MacGregor

Supriya Kelkar hopes that readers of her new book, AMERICAN AS PANEER PIE, are inspired by Lekha’s story to speak out against hate.

2018 Diversity Audit Resources – The Quest to Create an Own Voices Master List as an Audit Tool

August 27, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Whenever I talk about doing a YA collection diversity audit (links at the end of this post), the #1 question I get asked, after how in general, is how do you know if an author is own voices or not. It’s a good question that typically takes a lot of research, even for me. I […]

Book Review: The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell and friends

July 10, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Awkward, and All’s Faire in Middle School, this graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity. Welcome to a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary boxes into colorful costumes, and their ordinary […]

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Book Review: Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration edited by Rose Brock

February 22, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, James Dashner, Nicola Yoon, […]

Book Review: Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! by Marley Dias

January 25, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Publisher’s description In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from […]

#ReadForChange: Confronting Racial Injustice with Justyce in Nic Stone’s Dear Martin, a guest post by Marie Marquardt

January 20, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Teen Librarian Toolbox is excited to be partnering with Marie Marquardt for her #ReadForChange project. Hop on over to this post to learn more about the initiative. Today, she and Nic Stone join us for a conversation about racial injustice and Stone’s phenomenal debut novel, Dear Martin.    It’s so amazing to be living in this time […]

2018: A Year to #ReadForChange, a guest post by Marie Marquardt

January 2, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor

Teen Librarian Toolbox is excited to announce that we’re partnering with Marie Marquardt for her #ReadForChange project. Here’s some more about the initiative!    Hello, 2018. Hello, Change. Throughout 2017, I traveled around the United States talking with students, librarians, teachers, and other YA and MG authors. And, wow. From Bowling Green, Kentucky to Santa […]

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